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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,117.24, 308,936.10 and 168,740.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,117.24, 308,936.10 and 168,740.60 is: 252,914.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,117.24 : 308,936.10 = 168,740.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,117.24/308,936.10 = 168,740.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,117.24x = 308,936.10 × 168,740.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,117.24x = 52,130,062,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,130,062,875.66/206,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,914.62

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